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Software Engineering Manager salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 221 open job postings for Software Engineering Manager roles at 76 companies, updated Sep 30, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD; 1 more posting in GBP. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Software Engineering Manager: postings by posted pay220 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 9 bands from $140K to $320K. Median $203K; middle half $175K–$236K.Median $203K$140K$320K

Postings per pay band: $140K–$160K: 21; $160K–$180K: 38; $180K–$200K: 39; $200K–$220K: 34; $220K–$240K: 37; $240K–$260K: 14; $260K–$280K: 15; $280K–$300K: 5; $300K–$320K: 17.

Pay by level

  1. Entry level$235K median · $159K–$235K typical · 4 postingsEntry level: middle half $159K–$235K, median $235K
  2. Mid level$197K median · $174K–$230K typical · 115 postingsMid level: middle half $174K–$230K, median $197K
  3. Senior$220K median · $192K–$241K typical · 96 postingsSenior: middle half $192K–$241K, median $220K
  4. Executive$213K median · $213K–$213K typical · 5 postingsExecutive: middle half $213K–$213K, median $213K

Companies hiring

  1. Capital One$236K median · $224K–$246K typical · 17 postingsCapital One: middle half $224K–$246K, median $236K
  2. Globalhr$192K median · $172K–$211K typical · 15 postingsGlobalhr: middle half $172K–$211K, median $192K
  3. Linked In$232K median · $200K–$239K typical · 11 postingsLinked In: middle half $200K–$239K, median $232K
  4. IL00 Mellanox Technologies, Ltd.$320K median · $261K–$320K typical · 10 postingsIL00 Mellanox Technologies, Ltd.: middle half $261K–$320K, median $320K

Top-paying companies

  1. IL00 Mellanox Technologies, Ltd. · $320K median · 10 postings
  2. Figma · $317K median · 8 postings
  3. Hpe · $277K median · 8 postings
  4. Zillow · $269K median · 3 postings
  5. Affirm · $260K median · 4 postings

By location

  1. United States$202K median · $175K–$236K typical · 179 postingsUnited States: middle half $175K–$236K, median $202K
  2. California$244K median · $215K–$277K typical · 23 postingsCalifornia: middle half $215K–$277K, median $244K
  3. Canada$232K median · $200K–$238K typical · 16 postingsCanada: middle half $200K–$238K, median $232K
  4. Texas$200K median · $165K–$224K typical · 6 postingsTexas: middle half $165K–$224K, median $200K
  5. Remote$203K median · $189K–$285K typical · 47 postingsRemote: middle half $189K–$285K, median $203K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: $203K median, $189K–$285K typical, from 47 postings. On-site: $200K median, $174K–$234K typical, from 134 postings.

By years of experience

  1. 8+ years$232K median · $188K–$286K typical · 8 postings8+ years: middle half $188K–$286K, median $232K

Newest Software Engineering Manager postings

  1. Senior Software Engineering Manager - Backend Platforms, Vice President (Wealth Custody & Clearing)SSB&T · $120K–$218K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Senior Manager - Software Engineering - PLM PlatformKion Group · United States · $150K–$226K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Senior Manager - Software Engineering - PLM PlatformDematic Logistics de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V. (ILD-MEX-LOG) · Grand Rapids, MI · $150K–$226K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. (USA) Senior Manager, Software EngineeringWalmart · Bellevue, WA · $132K–$264K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Manager, Software Engineering (Marketplace Performance)Affirm · Remote · $230K–$290K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers

How much does a Software Engineering Manager make?

The median posted base pay for Software Engineering Manager jobs is $203K a year, from 221 job postings with pay at 76 companies.

What is the typical Software Engineering Manager pay range?

The middle half of postings list $175K–$236K. The top 10% list $277K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $165K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Software Engineering Manager jobs?

By median posted pay: IL00 Mellanox Technologies, Ltd. ($320K), Figma ($317K), Hpe ($277K).

How does Software Engineering Manager pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Entry level $235K, Mid level $197K, Senior $220K, Executive $213K.

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